Barnstaple Library is a busy and vibrant space, open six days a week. The Library boasts a large selection of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs and there is a reserve stack of approximately 28,000 items which are available on request.

On the First Floor of the library there are 22 computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours a day with printing and copying facilities. Barnstaple Library also houses a large collection of Local and Family History records for the area working with South West Heritage Trust and the North Devon Athenaeum staff.

There is a bright and busy children's area with regular events and activities such as weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, toddler time, craft and children's book group. For adults, the library offers regular groups including, knitting, colouring, scrabble, singing and walking groups and there are regular author events throughout the year.

On a Friday morning during term time, students from Pathfield School run a pop up café in the library, serving a selection of drinks and some delicious cakes.

Writing Group: Ideas Gang

Description: Each Month the workshop is led by a different member of the group, giving a variety of writing experiences. Different forms and genres are covered and plenty of time is given for writing practice on the day

Paper Capers: Interactive Dance Theatre

Description: Interactive dance theatre to ignite children's imaginations. 'Fidget is bored. Surrounded by doodles and drawings, he begins to daydream. Wind rustles the paper around him ...something is happening... Breathing life into pen and paper, Paper Capers is a playful exploration of story making through dance, words and puppetry. Book tickets here, https://tinyurl.com/ycn8ghdu limited space available.

Women, Work and Gin

Description: Join us and other like minded women, on International Women's Day. We will hear from Sue Wallis (CEO NDADA)and colleaguesabout their journey to where they are today, as well as a local gin company about the story of their business. We'll even get to try some gin over some light networking! booking is essential. Book your ticket here: www.womenworkgin.eventbrite.co.uk

Barnstaple Friends Group Coffee Morning

Description: The BFGs (Barnstaple Friends Group) Are holding their monthly coffee morning to raise funds for future library events. Coffee, tea and soft drinks with biscuits and cakes for very reasonable prices. a chance to take a little time out from a busy Saturday.